This can increase the risk of an
accident because it has a nega-
tive effect on handling, driving
through curves, and braking,
and because it increases the
risk of hydroplaning when driv-
ing through deep puddles.
Tire pressure
Fig. 266 Driver's side B-pillar : tire pres-
sure label
- KPA. a PSI
Fig. 267 Tire pressure label
-
"'
The correct tire pressure for tires
mounted in the factory and for
the spare tire* is indicated on a la-
bel. The label is located on the B-
pillar ¢
fig. 266, ¢ fig. 267.
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When the vehicle is partially load-
N
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ed (up to 3 peop le), use the tire
0
0
I
<t
Wheels
pressure specified for normal
Loads¢
table on page 295. If
driving the vehicle when fully
loaded, you must increase the tire
pressure to the maximum speci-
fied pressure ¢ .&,.
Checking/correcting tire
pressure
.,.Check the tire pressure at least
once per month and also check it
before every long drive .
.,..Always check the tire pressure
when the tires are
cold. Do not
reduce the pressure if it increas-
es when the tires are warm .
.,.Check the label ¢
fig. 267 for
the correct tire pressure based
on vehicle load.
.,..Correct the tire pressure if nec-
essary .
.,..Vehicles with Tire Pressure Mon-
itoring System*: store the modi-
fied tire pressure in the Infotain -
ment system
c::> page 302.
.,.Check the pressure in the emer-
gency tire* /spare t ire*. Always
maintain the maximum temper-
ature that is specified for the
tire. .,.
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